36 episodes on mortgages, inspections, title, closing costs, agents, and what actually happens to a house in a divorce or a downsize.
Buying a house is a series of deadlines run by people you just met. These episodes are the show sitting those people down one at a time and asking them to explain their own paperwork in plain English.
Money first. Mortgage consultant Haley Thayer did two full episodes translating the language, one on escrow, FHA and VA loans, debt to income ratios and gift letters, and one that is nothing but acronyms: APR, PMI, HELOC, DTI and the good faith estimate. Patrick Morales of Next Mortgage explained what a broker does that a bank cannot, and where your loan goes after closing. Mason Miller of BWI Credit Solutions covered raising a score before you apply and how to vet a credit repair company.
Then the parts buyers skip. Inspector Rikki Neel on what a report really covers, the Texas standards behind it, and why new construction still needs one. Mike Ham and Shannah Quinn of Envision Title on title searches, escrow, tax and mechanic liens, and remote online notarization. Kayla DeBoard on the transaction coordinator, the person quietly tracking every contract deadline you have never heard of.
Agents get examined rather than promoted. Brandi Banks broke down commissions, running comps, and the seller liability hiding inside for sale by owner. The NAR settlement episode covers buyer agency agreements now that signing one is mandatory. Michelle Deloney, the only deaf realtor in the Houston area, explained video relay, interpreters, and homes built for deaf families.
And the situations nobody plans for. Family law attorney Malia Wilson on what happens to the house in a divorce. Christi Finnell, certified in senior real estate, on aging in place, widened doorways, and protecting a parent from a bad deal. Start wherever your closing is.
The Homeowner Show, episode 351, dives into the Houston Rodeo, exploring its appeal and the challenges of attending, from transportation woes to disappointing concert acoustics. The hosts debate the effectiveness of the "21st Century Road to Housing Act," a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting institutional ownership of residential properties, while expressing skepticism about government intervention in housing affordability.
The video is episode number 343 of the Homeowner Show, hosted by Kevin Hackett and Craig Williams. They begin by discussing the end of the year and the approaching new year, reflecting on the past year's accomplishments and takeaways.
Episode 326: Texas Home Buying: Yeehaw or Yikes? Saddle Up with Homeowner Tips!
x In this episode Craig and Kevin get to hang out with a realtor, mortgage broker, and title company. These people are experts in their industry, and you need each branch in order to buy a home.
Episode Title: Navigating Divorce and Homeownership: Insights from Family Law Attorney Malia Wilson Episode Number: 311 Hosts: Kevin Hackett and Craig William Guest: Maliah Walke-Wilson, Family Law Attorney Episode Summary: In this episode of The Homeowner Show, hosts Kevin and Craig welcome family law attorney Malia Wilson to discuss the complexities of divorce, custody, and homeownership. Malia shares her expertise on navigating the legal landscape of family law, providing valuable insights for homeowners and those considering divorce.
In this episode Craig and Kevin discuss the lawsuit and results of the National Association of Realtors. It’s a bit complicated, but there are a lot of implications.
In this episode Craig and Kevin interview Christi Finnell who does real estate specifically for aging adults. She is able to help with any real estate transaction, but she has spent time getting certified and leaning into the area of real estate that deal directly with an older population of adults that may be selling their home and moving into a retirement community, nursing home, or assisted living.
Are you at a crossroads, torn between buying a house and renting an apartment? The world of real estate can be a maze of decisions, and in this episode, we're your trusty guides through the complex landscape.
Craig and guest host Shaun Breeden from Know the Fight sit down together in a mansion on the market to discuss the house for sale as well as Solar Power and what it means to turn your life around and make a real difference in your community.
In this video, we discuss a story of a mutual friend who posted on Facebook about her child who is medically diagnosed with a disability. Unfortunately, the school they are zoned to will not recognize the medical diagnosis and are refusing to test the child to get them services at school.
Welcome to our special live podcast show where we have a thought-provoking conversation with two community leaders who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Joining us today are Richard Yeppez, a mortgage lender, and a former firefighter, and Diane Reynolds, the founder of Matthews Light, a homeless ministry.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Richard Yeppez, mortgage lender at Next Mortgage. As you probably know, the past year has seen a dramatic shift in the real estate world.
In this episode Craig and Kevin spend some time talking with Eric Thornton who has bought and sold many properties. In doing so, he has made many updates to the properties and has sold them for much more than he purchased them for, thus increasing his equity with each sale.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin do a 10-minute interview with Kayla DeBoard. Kayla is a real estate transaction coordinator.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin do a 10-minute interview with Shannah Quinn. Shannah is a title insurance sales rep.
She’s back! Craig and Kevin get to talk again with Haley Thayer.
Kevin finalized the sale of his house. While selling a house is always an adventure, this experience was different.
In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Joey Ishee from CMG Mortgage and Lauren Wilson from Redefined Remodeling at a live event in Spring TX. We cover everything from crowd funding your next home down payment to hiring a contractor to get your house ready to sell.
In this episode Craig and Kevin discuss how homes will be different post covid. As we all know, Covid came in and changed everything.
Part II of our live appearance where Craig abandons Kevin to have have a chat with returning guest Christi Finnell from The Woodlands Finest Realty Group and Joel Suurmeyer from TDECU Mortgage.
We join a live gathering of Real Estate Professionals to get the latest from our friend Rikki Neel from Pink Flamingo Inspections and Jim Greene from Greene Air Tech and Houston Clean Response a Biohazard and crime scene cleaning service.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Mike Ham, the coolest guy in title insurance. Mike is a podcaster, marketer, and provides title insurance.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Michael Stolte. Mike is an architectural and real estate photographer.
In this episode Craig and Kevin spend some time talking with Eric Thornton who has bought and sold many properties. In doing so, he has made many updates to the properties and has sold them for much more than he purchased them for, thus increasing his equity with each sale.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Patrick Morales with Next Mortgage. Patrick is a mortgage broker and has the ability to show around to get you the absolute best rate for your mortgage.
In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Mason Miller with BWI Credit Solutions. As you probably know, credit is extremely important when it comes to buying a new home, vehicle, furniture, or just about anything that you need a loan for.
In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Michelle Deloney, a deaf realtor. It’s hard to know what you don’t know, but this episode sheds some light on for those of use who are not part of the deaf community.
In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Freddy P who is a realtor. This isn’t your normal, everyday podcast on buying a house.
In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Rikki Neel about home inspections. Most of the time when you buy a home you view getting a home inspection as just “part of the process.
We’ve all been in conversations before when someone uses an acronym and we’ve just sort of awkwardly nodded our head as if we knew exactly what that acronym meant…but we actually had no clue whatsoever. In this episode, Craig and Kevin talk with our good friend Haley Thayer who is a personal mortgage consultant to discuss all of those pesky acronyms that realtors and mortgage lenders use when you are buying a house.
Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for an awesome episode! In this episode, Craig and Kevin interview Kyle Mazeikas and Christi Fennell.
In this episode Craig talks about his top 10 must have’s in a home. When you are looking for a new home, it’s important to have some things that are non-negotiable.
In this episode Kevin talks about his top 10 must have’s in a home. When you are looking for a new home, it’s important to have some things that are non-negotiable.
In this episode we interview our new friend Haley Thayer from Residential First Capital. Haley is a Personal Mortgage Consultant and is here to help you get into the best deal for that new home buyer or help you get the most equity out of your current home loan while moving into a better interest rate.
That Time We Talked About Life Insurance In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Rene and Dalila Reyes and Cindy Salmeron of PHP Insurance. Many people desire to own a home, but lack the financial freedom to do so.
In this episode Craig and Kevin talk with Brandi Banks, a licensed real estate agent. We discuss what types of things you need to know about buying or selling a home.
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